Pasta imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported pasta worth $101.5 million (52.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101.5M | 52.4K t |
| 2023 | $98.1M | 50.2K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.1M | 49.1K t |
| 2020 | $69.5M | 38.0K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 41.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.8M | 38.0K t |
Where Israel imports pasta from
Most of the value came from Italy (41%), Thailand (17%), Singapore (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $41.5M | 41% |
| Thailand | $17.7M | 18% |
| Singapore | $11.1M | 11% |
| China | $5.6M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 5% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 62% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 31% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 3.6% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 2% |
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pasta exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported pasta worth $7.2 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $850K | 12% |
| Australia | $564K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $439K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $367K | 5.1% |
| France | $252K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $215K | 3% |
| Canada | $167K | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | $161K | 2.3% |
| Moldova | $78K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Israel?
Israel imported pasta worth $101.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Israel?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Thailand (17%) and Singapore (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pasta to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.8 million in 2017 to $101.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export pasta?
Yes. Israel exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $94.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (61% of the value) and 1902.30 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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